Columns — Cuvée

An experienced sommelier cuts through the Grower Champagne hype to define the true essence of complexity in the region. Featuring a deep analysis of the factors that matter—barrel fermentation, long lees aging, and reserve wine—and a review of the legendary cuvée L’Étonnant Monsieur Victor MK.11 from Rodolphe Péters of Le Mesnil sur Oger.

Here is what one can respect the British for: even in difficult economic times, they try to maintain a high standard for the level of wines they sell in wine venues, and for the huge number of wine venues that have been operating for decades. This is a very clear indicator of the development of wine culture.